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var. vulgaris, Benth. (446), rind of
citrus nobilis, Lour. (230), and
seeds of Sesamum indicum, L. (309), Oannabis sativa, L. (323), etc.
are used as condiments and spices.
CHAPTER IX
FRUITS.
This Chapter includes the fruits produced from trees and
herbs.
There are several kinds. Most of them are eaten raw, but
many are preserved being dried or kept in salt or sugar, and some
are used for fermenting wine. Many plants of this division furnish
timbers, but they are not mentioned here.
175. Prunus mume, Sieb. et Zucc., Jap. Mume, Ume ;
a deciduous tree of the order Rosaceae attaining a height of about
10 fts. It bears flowers early in spring before the leaves appear.
It comprises many different varieties, being single or double
petal ed, and pink or white coloured. The fruits also differ in
size. These various kinds are cultivated more for the sake of
their flowers than for their fruits. Its fruits are gathered before
being fully ripe and preserved in salt.
They give a red tint when
mixed with the leaves of Perilla arguta, and are eaten as a relish.
It is also used for various preserves, such as Mume-bishio (jelly),
dried plum, etc.
176. Primus mume, 5. et Z., var., Jap. Yatsubnsa-nomume
; a variety of Prunus mume, 5". et Z. It has abont 8 fruits
on one calyx, but as some fall off before they ripe only two or
three come to maturity.
rather for curiosity.
They are not very good to eat, but prised
177. Prunus Hiume, 5. ct Z., var., Jap. Bungo-mume; a
variety of Prunus uuime, 5. et Z. (175) with a larger fruit about
2^ inches in diameter, but not so prolific
as the common mume.
They are eaten raw, boiled, or preserved in salt or sugar.
178. Prunus mume, 5. et Z., var., Jap. Komnme, SJiinano-mmne
; a variety of Prunus mume, 6". et Z. (175) with very